October 2012
PRINCIPAL:
K.J. Carey
SECRETARY:
T. Crayden
SUPERINTENDENT:
C. Blanchard
905-890-1221
STS. MARTHA AND MARY
PARISH TEAM:
Fr. D. Corkum
905-625-5670
CHAIR OF THE BOARD
OF TRUSTEES:
M. Pascucci
Mississauga Wards 1 & 3
(905) 302-3096
(905) 890-0708, x20161
mario.pascucci@dpcdsb.org
INSIDE
STS. MARTHA & MARY
Catholic School
1760 Bough Beeches Blvd., Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2B9
905-624-9625
We live graciously,
filled with wonder, for the marvel of creation
that surrounds us.
We marvel at the way the Spirit came to
expression in this planet,
especially in human life form,
a life-form giving the Spirit unique ways to
express intelligence, love, choice, care and
concern.
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Loving God, we believe Your Spirit is at work
in our world.
Give us eyes of faith that we might see such
wonders in our midst and the courage to live in
hope.
Amen
OCTOBER’S VIRTUE ~ Empathy
God has given us the ability to form
connections with each other - to live
together. Empathy helps us to connect
and live together in safe, caring,
inclusive communities.
An empathetic person believes that
we all share one Spirit; that we are
many parts of one body because we
are all created in the image and
likeness of God. We know that God
has given us the virtue of empathy so
that we can learn to appreciate, accept
and care for one another.
An empathetic person…
 Listens attentively
 Watches people’s body
language
 Notices and responds when
someone is upset
 Can name her/his feelings
 Can see a situation from
another person’s point of view
 Knows that different people
may feel differently about the
same thing
Gracious and merciful God,
You desire us to live together in
peaceful communities.
We are nothing without relationships.
You have given us the virtue of
empathy to ensure that we are able to
identify with and feel other people’s
concerns.
We come to you now asking for the
grace and strength to follow your plan
and to form a caring community here
at Sts. Martha and Mary.
May your gift of empathy lead us to
know and feel your presence among
us.
We ask this in the name of Jesus,
your Son, who lived to show us your
way.
Amen.
FAITH LIFE
Our first mass of this school year will be celebrated in the
gymnasium on Tuesday October 9, 2012 at 10:15 a.m. Father
Corkum will lead our school community in worship and faith. The
theme of our liturgy, „A Celebration of Thanksgiving‟, will
provide a spiritual message that acknowledges the many gifts of
our lives.
Students in grade two and eight have begun the process of
preparing for their sacramental year by registering at the church.
A meeting for parents of the students in Grade 2, who will be
receiving the sacrament of reconciliation and first communion,
will take place October 4. Meeting for parents of students in
Grade 8, receiving the sacrament of Confirmation, will take place
on October 9, 2012. All meetings will be at the parish at 7:00
p.m. with Father Corkum.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL COUNCIL
Our Catholic School Council executive for the 2012-2013 school
year is as follows:
Co-Chairs:
C. Brenzavich, M. Ragan
Secretary:
T. Ginglo
Treasurer:
E. Folk
O.A.P.C.E.: T.B.D.
Teacher Rep: D. Boots, M. Maxymiw
Non-teaching Rep.: T.B.D.
Parish Rep: T. Ginglo (acting representative)
Members: C. Ales, L. Butler, S. Daniels, A. Olynyk, L. Rebello,
S. Rebello, M. Sulej G. Varrecchia
We very much appreciate our active, dedicated and supportive
Catholic School Council. We are grateful for your insights and
child-centred approach to all cooperative decision-making.
The next meeting of our Catholic School Council will be on
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. All are warmly invited
to attend.
HALLOWE’EN
FOR HUNGER
FOOD DRIVE
Grade 7 and 8
Student Leaders
will be collecting
non-perishable
food items for a
local food bank
at the entrance to
the School
Council dance-a-thon Wednesday,
October 31, 2012
SCHOOL AGENDAS
As is our tradition, the students in
Grades 1 - 8 will be using school
agendas
to
help
develop
organizational skills. Please take
some time to look over the agenda
with your child(ren). It is particularly
important to emphasize that the
agenda is to be used daily to assist
your child in organizing his/her time
and to keep parents informed on what
is happening in class and in the
school.
PLASP operates Before, Lunch and
After School Programs for children
up to 12 years of age, at Sts. Martha
and Mary.
Registration is now taking place.
Want to know more? See the PLASP
staff at this school, or call the PLASP
head office 905-890-1711, or visit our
website at www.plasp.com
LOST ARTICLES
Due to the sheer volume of misplaced
articles, we do not regularly make
announcements regarding lost items.
We highly recommend that you not
allow your child to bring valuable
items to school. Toys and special
mementos often interfere with the
teaching environment, especially
when staff have to solve disputes over
their disappearance or appearance
during classroom learning times.
CASUAL FRIDAYS
You may have noticed that the staff
dress in a casual manner on Fridays.
Through donations made on these
Fridays, we are supporting the many
charities affiliated with the United
Way of Peel (Christian charities) and
Share Life.
TERRY FOX WALK
This year the students and staff had a very successful Terry Fox
Walk on Friday, September 28, 2012. The weather cooperated
and all students and staff supported this very worthy cause.
Congratulations to S. Monid for organizing this very successful
event. Once again, the school community was generous raising
funds for cancer research. Over the last 16 years, the total amount
raised has now surpassed the $100,000.00 mark. Thank you to all
who supported this event, especially the parent volunteers who
assisted.
PROFESSIONAL STAFF OPPORTUNITIES
Throughout the year, our staff will engage in many Mississauga
East Family of Schools and Board-sponsored opportunities for
professional growth in the form of after school and daytime
inservices. Our staff remains committed to the education of your
children and regularly meet as a staff, by division and by grade to
learn from each other and discuss best practices. As reflective
practitioners, we can always learn from our peers. Although not
an exhaustive list by any means, we have attempted to summarize
some of their learning experiences for you. This list, although
extensive, is not complete as new professional learning
opportunities develop at various times throughout the school year.
Acting as lead teachers in:
 Teaching Learning Cycle in Mississauga East
 EQAO data analysis
Refining and refreshing teaching practice through learning
opportunities in:
 Religious Education
 Classroom management
 School Climate Survey Analysis
 Autism Spectrum Disorder in-service
 Computers in the classroom
 Differentiated Instruction
 Special Education I.E.P. Development
 Grade specific instructional strategies
 Three- part Mathematics Instruction
 Co-operative learning
 Crisis Prevention Intervention Training
 First Aid Training
 Balanced Literacy
 Nelson Math Implementation Strategies
 Assessment and Evaluation
 PRIME math assessment
 Assistive Computer Technologies
PETS AT SCHOOL
Many parents take the
opportunity to bring
their pets with them to
school when dropping
off or picking up
students.
We would
like to remind parents,
for safety reasons, if you have
brought a pet with you when meeting
or dropping off your child, we ask
that you please wait on the sidewalk
east or west of the school, on Bough
Beeches Blvd., as dogs are not
permitted on the school grounds.
FUNDRAISER
UPDATE:
Our students will
participate in our
Halloween Dance-a-Thon on
Wednesday, October 31, 2012.
Parents and community members can
support this event by acting as a
volunteer, a sponsor or by donating a
prize. Any products, especially gift
certificates, that can be used for
prizes may be forwarded to the
Fundraising Committee through the
main office. The funds raised through
this event will be used this year to
support school based learning
initiatives.
Parents and guardians of DufferinPeel students can stay up-to-date with
the latest board news and information
by joining the Dufferin-Peel Catholic
District School Board E-Community.
Members will receive the latest news
and information by email, including
media releases, school activities and
events, board highlights, school and
transportation cancellations, plus
useful tips for parents.
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MATHEMATICS HOMEWORK HELP
The Ministry of Education and the
Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School
Board are committed to increasing
student success in mathematics and as
a result the board has been invited to participate in a Homework
Help Pilot Expansion Project again this year. The Homework
Help Initiative for Grade 7-10 math students was officially
launched on Sunday, September 23, 2012. Every student in
Grades 7 to 10 in the board is eligible to register and use the free
online tutoring service. Students across the board will be given
information on how to login by their classroom teacher who will
introduce this wonderful homework support opportunity to their
students. To assist with registration, more specific information
will be forwarded to respective parents by the classroom teachers.
SCHOOL BOOK FAIR
Just in time for Christmas….please join us at the Scholastic Book
Fair. Organized by our teacher librarian M. Osmak and her team
of volunteers, this is an event not to miss. The book fair will take
place November 12-19 2012. More information
will be provided in the near future.
POP TABS FOR WHEELCHAIRS
by S. Monid E.R.W.:
Many students and parents were inquiring if we
were still collecting the pop tabs for wheelchairs and my answer is
YES! The students have been very good in remembering to pull
the pop/juice tab off the can, collecting them, and then bringing a
bag of them to the ERW office to be put into the official tab
bucket. Well guess what, my bucket is now overflowing as well
as three boxes of tabs. Don't let that stop you though because I
dump them from the bucket into more boxes. When I get enough
boxes to fill the back of my car, I take the boxes to the scrap metal
company and they reimburse us in a monetary way which is then
forwarded to the Legion who is responsible for allocating the
funds.
Did you know that it takes approximately 1000 tabs to make a
pound, and it takes approximately 2 tons of tabs, depending on the
type of chair, to cover the cost of one wheelchair? Please
continue to collect the tabs: when you have a bag, bring it to the
ERW office and deposit your tabs to the official bucket.
Everyone makes a difference. Thank you.
RECYCLE USED PRINTER CARTRIDGES:
Staples accept used printer ink and toner cartridges. Help the
environment by dropping off used cartridges at any Staples
location.
VOLLEYBALL
Ms. Prajza and Mrs. Maxymiw are our Boys’ Intermediate
volleyball team coaches this year.
CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
Congratulations to every member of
the Sts. Martha & Mary Cross
Country Team for running through
wind, rain, during tryouts and
practices. October 23, 2012 our team
will participate in the Family of
Schools Meet at Centennial Park.
The members of the Boys’ Intermediate Volleyball Team are:
David A., Bruno A., Brendan B., Adrian B., Joseph D., Dylan F.,
Andrew F., Matthew L., Alex S., Andrey V., Christian W.
Sincerest thanks go out to parent
volunteer, Mrs. Sanhueza, for her
enthusiasm and dedication to assist
preparing the team for their big day.
As well, thank you to our dedicated
cross-country team coaches, J. Ford,
A. Bellini-Kavals.
Excellent team work and athletic skill have demonstrated true
Maverick spirit at recent games held at the school and within the
Family of Mississauga East schools.
Cross Country Team 2012:
Grade 4: Alex B., Nicholas C.,
Massimo C., Elliot L., Brian M.,
Jonathan R., Brandon S., Matthew T.,
Rachel B., Emily C., Grace D.,
Ottavia P., Bianca R., Tara W., Sara
W., Krystal X.
Grade 5: Ryan C., Evan D., Jordan
D., Brendan D., R.J. H., Daniel R.,
Martin R., Sebastian S., Kyle S.,
Nicholas V., Lauren B., Emily F.,
Eve G., Sara H., Nicola H., Vicki L.,
Jacklyn R., Sabina S., Maria T.
Grade 6: Dante C., Jake D., Bradley
D., Sebastian N., Andrew S., Raquel
A., Kelsie B. Kayla C., Gabrielle K.,
Emily S., Jennifer S.
Grade 7: Rashidi E., Paul N., Ryan
S., Sarah F., Augustina G., Jordan H.,
Karoline L., Adriana M. Nicole M.,
Stephanie Q.
Grade 8: Noah D., Matthew L., Aiden
Amanda A. Erin C., Kristine G.,
Jessica M., Sara V.
Dufferin-Peel
Catholic
District
Schoool Board Cross Country meet
will be October 30, 2012 at
Centennial Park.
Mme Daly and Mrs. Hammond are coaching the Girls‟
Intermediate Volleyball Team this year.
The members of the Girls’ Intermediate Volleyball team are:
Amanda A., Jackie E., Sofia G., Sara V., Bianca F., Emily A.,
Andrea D., Alexa C., Juliana R., Victoria S., Alex C.
ACTIVE STUDENTS
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
Student leaders are a team of students that meet and inspire each
other who work to build community, raise the voice of students,
and celebrate life, learning and each other. We are thankful to Ms.
De Simone, Mrs. Hammond, Mme. Daly and Mrs. Bellini-Kavals
for their effort to provide direction and support. Student leaders
will contribute in the following ways:
 Promoting faith and the 10 virtues
 Serving others
 Initiating school spirit
 Embrace responsibility through outreach programs
and correspondence
Our candidates applied for these key positions in September and
are prepared to take on the challenge of being a Catholic Leader.
http://www.freethechildren.com/weday/
2012 / 2013 STUDENT LEADERS:
Grade 8
Ivanela G.
Tyler P.
Sara V.
Jessica M.
Cameron H.
Matthew L.
Grace K.
Katica M.
Megan B.
Jessica C.
Larissa W..
Amanda A.
Daniele D.
Julia L.
Aiden M.
Erin C.
Robby M.
Ania N.
Mariam G.
Grade 7
Lauren B.
Daniele M.
Gabriel D.
Rashidi E.
Sarah F.
Alexia G.
Jordan H.
Jacob G.
Madelyn J.
Sebastian L.
Karoline L. Stephanie Q.
Svonimir S. Monica W.
SCHOOL COUNCIL CORNER
RESULTS OF 2012/2013 SCHOOL
COUNCIL ELECTIONS
The School Council executive for
2012/2013 has been elected as
follows:
Co-Chairs: C. Brenzavich, M. Ragan
Treasurer: E. Folk
Secretary: T. Ginglo
Acting Parish Liaison: T. Ginglo
Non Teaching Representative: TBA
OAPCE Representative: vacant
Teaching Representatives:
Mrs. Boots, Mrs. Maxymiw
Council Members: C. Ales, L.Butler,
S. Daniels, A. Olynyk, L. Rebello, S.
Rebello, M. Sulej, G. Varrecchia.
on the “School Council” tab in the menu bar. Current council
minutes are also posted on the bulletin board in the main foyer
corridor of the school.
WELCOME TO SCHOOL COUNCIL 2012/2013:
It was wonderful to see new parents attending our first School
Council meeting that took place on September 18. Attending
school council meetings is an excellent way for parents to become
involved in their child‟s education and to gain awareness of
school events and activities within the community. Our meetings
begin with a candle lighting and opening prayer to affirm our
Catholic faith in word and action and to promote a unity amongst
our “family”. All parents are welcome, even if you do not have
the time to commit to being a council member. We graciously
welcome parents every year who are unable to commit to
attending all 6 meetings per year, but who wish to make a small
contribution in time or effort to our school, or simply choose to
become better informed about the ongoing initiatives of the
school.
A Warm Welcome to Parents to
Attend Future School Council
Meetings:
School Council was thrilled to see
several new faces at our first meeting
on September 18, 2012. Attending
school council meetings is a great
way for parents to become involved
in their child’s education and to gain
awareness of school and activities
within our community. Our meetings
begin with a candle lighting and
opening prayer to affirm our Catholic
faith in word and action, and to
promote a unity amongst the group.
All parents are welcome to attend any
of our meetings throughout the year,
even if you don’t have the time to
commit to being a council member.
We are a fun, social and friendly
bunch of parents who have one very
important thing in common – our
interest in ensuring that Sts Martha
and Mary School is the best it can be
for our children!
The time generously volunteered by members has enabled your
children to benefit from many worthwhile activities, events and
services. Without School Council, initiatives such as the
instrumental program, Scientist in the Classroom presentations,
provision of Grade 8 graduation mementos, organization of the
Halloween dance and play day activities and the amplification
system upgrade would not have come to fruition last year.
As we look ahead to the coming year, please consider joining a
group of caring, fun and dedicated parents who run our Council!
Joining is not the huge time commitment you may have imagined,
and you can volunteer as much or as little time as you have
throughout the year! The example you will set for your children
by actively engaging in “their world” will strengthen family and
community bonds and is in keeping with the spirit of Catholic
education.
UPCOMING EDUCATIONAL EVENT SPONSORED BY
SCHOOL COUNCIL:
SCHOOL COUNCIL MINUTES:
Ever wonder what we discuss at
School Council meetings? Review
archives of past meeting minutes at
www.dpcdsb.org/MMARY and click
DANCE-A-THON:
As a result of our success in the Pro-Grant application submitted
last year, we are excited to welcome parents to attend an
interactive session through Active Chefs next year! This exciting
event involves families enjoying cooking together and receiving
some great tips on healthy nutritional choices. Stay tuned for
more details about this evening event, which is scheduled to occur
in early 2013.
The Dance-a-thon is just around the corner! This yearly favourite
and much anticipated event takes place on October 31st, 2012 with
prizes being awarded on November 1. We would appreciate
parents helping us with this event by
donating prizes to be awarded, which
can be dropped off at the school
office or sent with your child to
school with a note indicating it is a
prize donation.
NUTRITION NUGGETS:
Andrea Olynyk, School Council
Member and Registered Dietitian,
will again share nutrition information
with parents as part of the “Council
Corner” segment of each newsletter.
Think of the food you eat like fuel for
your car. You can own a
Lamborghini but if you feed it diesel
fuel, it will require more maintenance
and the engine will burn out faster
than if you feed it premium fuel. The
same applies to our bodies. Feed it
the right “fuel” and you will not only
stave off illness and disease, but your
“engine” will run optimally and not
require as much “maintenance”.
To start off the school year with a
well fuelled body, and in keeping
with the recommendations made by
Health Canada, consider making
some of these simple changes in your
household:
i) Consume at least ½ of your grain
products like bread, baked products,
cereals, rice and pasta as the whole
grain variety. Don’t like the taste or
texture of brown rice or whole wheat
pasta? No problem – just mix ½
white and ½ whole wheat together
and you’re sure to love it and receive
the benefits of extra fibre.
ii) Eat 1 orange and 1 dark green
vegetable daily. Squash, pumpkin,
carrots, kale, broccoli, and leafy
greens are very rich in nutrients. The
internet has many wonderful recipes
that can help you incorporate these
veggies easily into delicious meals.
iii) Replace juice, pop and other high
calorie drinks with water. (By
making this one small but significant change, can have an impact
on weight loss)
iv) Whipped cream, caramel sauce and chocolate sprinkles added
to “specialty” coffee can add up to 350 extra calories per medium
drink. Eliminate the “extras” and go back to regular coffee and
you could lose a pound every 10 days!
v)At snack time, make it a rule in your house that one snack has to
come from the fridge every day. Yogurt, cheese, fruit, salsa,
pickles, vegetables and dip are all healthier snacks than most
anything that comes from the pantry.
vi) Get your whole family involved in the cooking process. Most
kids love to cook and research shows that children who have been
involved in food preparation with their family members reap the
benefits of enhanced social development, not to mention being
more apt to make better decisions related to nutrition and food
safety in adulthood.
Next month, Andrea will write about what we all need to know
when about food allergies.
PIZZA THURSDAY IS BACK!
Pizza Thursday begins on September 27, 2012 this year. Please
remember to fill out your pizza coupon order forms that were sent
home with your child. This year, our pizza will be supplied by
Pizza Pizza. The choices are “cheese” or “pepperoni”, and both
are in compliance with the Ministry of Education School Food
and Beverage Policy introduced into the school last year. FYI,
one slice of cheese pizza has 122 calories, 8 grams of fat, 590mg
of sodium and 2 grams of fibre while one slice of pepperoni
contains 135 calories, 10 grams of fat, 740mg of sodium and 2
grams of fibre.
NEXT SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING:
All parents are welcome to join us at our next School Council
meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 7pm in the
school library. Future meeting dates: November 20, 2012,
December 11 (Family Advent Mass) January 22, April 23, and
May 21, 2013.
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY, CULTURE AND CARING
At Sts. Martha and Mary School we have developed a series of
measures that help to ensure the safety of your children. With the
support of our students, teachers, administrator and parents, a
commitment has been made to make the school a safe place for
all. We are certain that our combined efforts will make a safer
environment for everyone. Some of
the many measures we have taken
are…
Parent Areas: We have initiated an
area where our parents can wait for
their children without interrupting
play or being mistaken as a school
supervisor.
We
ask
that
parents/guardians remain off the
playground areas designated for
student use in order to assist the
supervising staff to recognize
strangers on the yard.
Peace Pals: Many of our grades
four, five and six students have
volunteered to act as Peace Pals. Our
grade one/two teacher, Mrs. Yawney,
has provided training for the students.
Peace Pals are available at morning
recesses to lead our primary students
in co-operative games.
Restricted Access to the School:
All entrances are locked during the
school day.
Visitors to the School: All parents
and visitors entering the school are
expected to stop at the office, sign in
and receive an identification tag. A
secure entry system at the front doors
signals the arrival of visitors to the
school. We respectfully ask that you
do not accompany your child or go
unannounced to the door of his/her
class. If you have to pick up your
child, speak to the teacher, or drop
something off, we will be glad to
assist you in the office. All doorways
are clearly marked with signs
indicating that all visitors must report
to the office. Staff and students are
expected to report any visitors
without identification tags to the
office immediately.
Washrooms:
Washrooms are
checked for intruders before the start
of the school day. Students are
informed and trained that only
children have access to their assigned washrooms. All adults use
the washrooms specified as adult. Children travel in pairs when
using the washroom during class hours.
Kiss–N-Ride and Buses: Safe arrival is important at our school.
Parents/guardians using the Kiss-N-Ride lanes are assured that a
safe drop off for the children is provided when they follow the
direction of the Kiss-N-Ride teachers on duty. Drivers having the
children prepared to exit the vehicle, when the vehicle has
stopped, will assist with smooth transition. Car doors may be
opened by the children when the supervising adult has indicated
safe to do so. Teacher supervisors are assigned to safely load and
off-load the buses.
Emergency Evacuation:
Teachers and students regularly
practice emergency evacuation procedures. These include safe
exit from the building in the event of fire, precautions in the event
of bomb threat and safety actions to be taken in the event of an
intruder alert. In the unforeseen event that we must evacuate the
school for emergency purposes, our students will evacuate to Sts.
Martha and Mary Parish located on Burnhamthorpe Road. Each
year staff and students will practice evacuation six times a year, as
well as, conduct lockdown practice.
Attendance: Our attendance phone line is our connection with the
safe arrival of your child, which operates 24 hours a day. All
children that have not been reported as absent are confirmed
absent by our safe arrival protocol.
Volunteers: If you are interested in volunteering at Sts. Martha
& Mary School this year, please drop by and complete a volunteer
form and obtain Criminal Reference Check forms.
Criminal Reference Checks: Parents are reminded of the
Ministry and Board Policy that requires all
volunteers to provide the school with a
Criminal Reference Check before they begin
working with students. For the upcoming year
we request that all parents volunteering for
field trips also provide a criminal reference
check.
Parents who have previously volunteered at Sts. Martha and Mary
School are required to complete an Offence Declaration form
before beginning their duties at the school.
For more
information or forms, please contact the school.
SOME SCHOOL YEAR AND
SAFE ALL-SEASONAL TIPS and
NOTES
Tell your children to always tell you
where they are going and with whom.
Tell your children never to go
anywhere with a stranger.
Tell them never to talk to strangers or
take anything from them.
Teach your children what a “safe”
stranger is, in the event they need
help...i.e.:...a police officer...a fire
fighter...a teacher....and the like.
Develop a “what if” game to get
children thinking about how they
would respond if they felt threatened
or afraid.
Teach your children to TALK to you
immediately when someone does
anything that makes them feel
uncomfortable.
Encourage your children to use a
buddy system as an alternative to
walking alone.
Avoid having your child’s name
clearly visible on any piece of
clothing or accessory. A stranger
may read their name and call it out to
your child, fooling your child into
believing this person knows them.
A Helpful Hint: Parents who arrive
no earlier than 3:33 p.m. have found
that their children are generally ready
and waiting for them at this pick up
area.
Please
help
us
out:
Supervision begins at 8:45 a.m.
Please do not bring your
children to school earlier than
this time.
Please make
alternative arrangements for
the care of your children prior
to 8:45 a.m.
RELIABLE STUDENT INSURANCE: pamphlets were
distributed in September for more information visit:
http://www.insuremykids.com/App_Globalization/en/pdf/STDES
A1213.pdf
An Historical Understanding of Key Issues Related to
Catholic Education:
How long have Catholic separate schools been educating
Catholic children and contributing to the public good in
Ontario?
For about 170 years. In the early 1800s there were separate
schools in many cities, towns and townships. In Peel, three
separate schools opened before Confederation (1867): St. James
in Malton in the 1830s, St. John‟s Agriculture College (1861) and
St. Patrick‟s (1861), both in Wildfied.
HALLOWEEN SAFETY
Please remind your children of safety guidelines for
Halloween:
 Not to wear a face mask, so your child will be able to see
clearly.
 Wear light coloured clothing, so drivers can see them.
 Carry a flashlight, so your child will be able to see on dark
streets.
 Go out with an adult, or an older brother or sister, if under 10
years of age.
 Stay away from cars, and friendly strangers in cars.
 Watch for cars, and look both ways when crossing the street.
 Wear their costumes above their shoes, so they will not trip.
 Not to eat any treats until they are home, and their parents
have checked them.
DATES TO REMEMBER….
October 4: Grade 2 Parents’ meeting at church; 7:00 p.m.
October 6: Blessing of the Animals at church; 10:30 a.m.
October 9: Mass of Thanksgiving; 10:15 a.m. at school
October 9: Grade 8 Parents’ meeting at church; 7:00 p.m.
October 23: School Council Meeting @ 7 p.m.
October 23: Picture re-take day
October 30: Board Cross Country Meet
October 31: Hallowe’en Fundraiser Dance-a-Thon
October 31: Hallowe’en for Hunger Food Drive
November 6: Progress Reports go home
November 8: Progress interviews as requested by teacher
November 11: Remembrance Day
November 15: Mrs. Sim class at Silvercreek
November 15: Mrs. O’Connell’s class at Silvercreek
November 16: P.A. Day. Provincial Priorities & Faith
Development. No Classes
November 20: School Council meeting 7 p.m.
December 2 Advent Begins
December 11: Family Advent mass at Sts. Martha and Mary
parish
Frustrated with the wait…. Make
a point to only turn right when
exiting the school parking lot. If
you need to travel west bound,
turn right out of the parking lot and
then left on Chalkdene Crescent;
this will bring you back to Bough
Beeches, just west of the
entrance to the school.
Are your children ready to exit
the car???
When you are near the teachers
on duty, unbuckle seatbelts and
ensure that backpacks are
ready to go and on your child’s
lap. If your child requires
assistance to unbuckle, please
consider parking along Bough
Beeches Blvd., or in one of the
visitor’s parking spots in front of
the school.
NOTE: There is no
Kiss & Ride for our
afternoon Kindergarten
class. Parents are
asked to park their cars
on the street and walk
their child to class.
Please do not leave
vehicles unattended
in Kiss & Ride, bus or
through lanes in the
driveway, this is a
traffic violation and
cars can be ticketed by
the City of Mississauga
Parking Authority
and/or Peel Regional
Police.
Good for you, good for the
environment…
If you live within 4 blocks of the
school, please consider
walking… even on cold days.
Not only will this help us manage
the busy Kiss & Ride, it’s also
good for your child.
Still frustrated with the wait… the
busiest time of the morning drop
off is between 8:55 and 9:00.
Come right at 8:45; but please
remember, if the Kiss& Ride sign
isn’t out or there are no
volunteers, you may have arrived
too early. Supervision only
begins at 8:45. Children should
not be left unattended prior to
8:45 a.m.